What is meant by the term "simple" girl? I never really understood but the term does get thrown about in the older generation (I volunteer at a care home occasionally) none of my friends seem to know! Help!

What type of characteristic would you say best described a simple girl??

(Original post by Themini)
What is meant by the term "simple" girl? I never really understood but the term does get thrown about in the older generation (I volunteer at a care home occasionally) none of my friends seem to know! Help!

What type of characteristic would you say best described a simple girl??

Simple girl would be a girl that is down to earth, the girl next door kinda type. Pretty but not over the top in any sort of way. Just a girl

It can mean someone down to earth, uncomplicated and low maintenance (literally simple). It's intended as a compliment.

It can mean someone who is dumb, implying their mind is simple. Or can mean something else (boring, unintelligent and so on). Obviously insults.

In my experience I tend to hear simple thrown around as an insult more than a compliment. "Oh he's a bit simple", "she's a simple girl" to mean they're not particularly intelligent, or even have a disability.

It can mean someone down to earth, uncomplicated and low maintenance (literally simple). It's intended as a compliment.

It can mean someone who is dumb, implying their mind is simple. Or can mean something else (boring, unintelligent and so on). Obviously insults.

In my experience I tend to hear simple thrown around as an insult more than a compliment. "Oh he's a bit simple", "she's a simple girl" to mean they're not particularly intelligent, or even have a disability.[/QUOTE]

(Original post by Themini)
What is meant by the term "simple" girl? I never really understood but the term does get thrown about in the older generation (I volunteer at a care home occasionally) none of my friends seem to know! Help!

What type of characteristic would you say best described a simple girl??

I've seen this term thrown around by my mum and what she means is a "plain Jane" minimalistic type who doesn't bother with make up, isn't fashionable and doesn't keep up with the latest trends, etc.

(Original post by Themini)
What is meant by the term "simple" girl? I never really understood but the term does get thrown about in the older generation (I volunteer at a care home occasionally) none of my friends seem to know! Help!

What type of characteristic would you say best described a simple girl??

I've seen this term thrown around by my mum and what she means is a "plain Jane" minimalistic type who doesn't bother with make up, isn't fashionable and doesn't keep up with the latest trends, etc.